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Months in fleet: 11
Miles to date: 21,745inline_mediumwraptextright25604660/reviews/12_month_car_reviews/1001_2010_nissan_gtr_premium_january_update0910_02_z+2010_nissan_gTR_premium+side_view.jpgTrue

I suspect this is a rare bird because only a few outliers would knowingly select two doors and six gears in a Honda costing well over $20,000. Nonetheless, it's good to see this brand tip its hat in the enthusiast's direction. Overall, I'd give the Accord coupe an A-minus for execution and a B for value. High points are the stylish envelope, beautifully finished interior, and reasonably roomy rear seat. Practically every control function feels liberally lubricated and friction-free. The most noticeable exception was a slightly heavy shift effort moving across the H-pattern. Hints of gear whine while cruising and notable impact harshness on frozen roads also took the edge off the Accord's perfect score.inline_mediumwraptextright32093004/reviews/editors_notebook/1001_2010_honda_accord_coupe_exl1001_05_z+2010_honda_accord_coupe_eX-L+side_view.jpgTrue

Our Four Seasons fleet was busy during the month of January as the Detroit auto show drew several contributors to Southeast Michigan. Our Mazda 3 landed in the hands of columnist Jamie Kitman, who had a significant attitude change toward the spunky compact in just two days of driving.inline_mediumwraptextright25451993/reviews/12_month_car_reviews/1001_2010_mazda3_s_sport_january_update0910_03_z+2010_mazda3_s_sport+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue

Months in fleet: Three
Miles to date: 5260 milesinline_mediumwraptextright27791611/reviews/12_month_car_reviews/1001_2010_subaru_outback_36r_limited1001_01_z+2010_subaru_outback_36R_limited+front_three_quarter_view.jpgTrue